In this Film Forum that followed the screening of Saving Marriage, the panel discusses: why marriage matters and does same sex marriage change the social fabric of the United States and bring the nation closer to equality. Panelists Mike Roth - Director Melanie Falls - Board Member Equality Ohio Jermey Pittman - Deputy Field Director of the National Human [...]

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This podcast is the audio from the comments at the CIFF?s Closing Party at The English Oak Room. The event was well attended with an enthusiastic crowd and as you will hear the 31st CIFF was a tremendous, record-breaking success.Speakers included Dave Lowery, Anna Vedouras, Patrick Shepherd, Bill Guentzler, Marcie Goodman and even a few [...]

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In this podcast we talk with Jeff Lispsky about his film Flannel Pajamas. This film follows the study of two people who meet on a blind date and follows them for the rest of there relationship. link http://www.flannelpajamas.net

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In this podcast, we discuss Punk’s Not Dead a film by Susan Dynner. This film takes us on a trip down memory lane then hurls us into todays punk scene with uprecendented access to the band of today and yesterday. Link www.punksnotdeadthemovie.com

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In this Film Forum that followed the screening of Crude Impact, the panel asks the questions: Can we address global climate change and our culture’s deep and complex dependence on oil at the local level? Will our local efforts make a global difference? or is it already to late? Panelists Michael Jung Assistant to the Governor’s Energy [...]

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This forum was held after a screening of the film Boxers by Joanna Kohler. During the forum the panel discusses such topics as women’s place in the boxing ring, and the effect of the opportunities that Title IX has opened for women. Panelist Joanna Kohler - Director Vonda Ward - Professional Boxer Dr. Ellen J. Straurowsky Professor Ithaca College [...]

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In this Film Forum that followed the screening of Darius Goes West, the panel discusses accessibility, and the effects we can have on improving life. WARNING SPOILER ALERT This Forum reveals information relating to the end of the film. Panelists Logan Weems - Director Steven Kyman -19 year-old student at Wright State, who is living with cerebral palsy Mary [...]

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In this Film Forum that followed the screening of Forgiving Dr. Mengele, the panel discusses the power of forgiveness after Eva Kor, a holocaust victim, forgave the Nazis who killed her family and in particular Dr. Mengele, who experimented on her and her twin sister. Panelists Bob Hercules - Co-Director Alex Kor - Son of Eva Kor Cynthia Dettlelbach [...]

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In this podcast, we talk with the star of Darius Goes West: the Roll of His Life, Darius Weems and the film’s director Logan Smalley. Darius, Logan, and friends take a 7,000 mile road trip to see if they can get Darius’s wheelchair overhauled on MTV’s “Pimp My Ride” Along they way they evaluate [...]

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In this podcast, we chat with AJ Schnack Director of Kurt Cobain About a Son. Based on more than 25 hours of previously unheard audiotaped interviews conducted with Cobain by Michael Azerrad this film gives us an intimate look inside the life of the former Nirvana front man. The film covers his childhood, musical [...]

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In this podcast, we discuss Brook Silva-Braga’s film A Map for Saturday. With 30 pounds of video equipment on his back Brook left a great job and an comfortable life in New York City to travel around the world for a year alone. The film tells the story of his highs and lows on this [...]

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In this podcast, we talk with Filmmaker Carlos Portugal about his film East Side Story. This film tells a story of a “down low” as the gay community staking its claim against a traditional Latino East LA. East Side Story uses comedy to explore generational and cultural conflicts. This is Mr. Portugal’s directorial debut. www.myspace.com/eastsidestorymovie [...]

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On this podcast, we chat with Filmmaker Mike Roth about his film Saving Marriage which examines the what happened after the November 2003 Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s ruling on same sex marriage. Saving Marriage follows the turbulent, trying process of maintaining the court’s original decision. of maintianing equality. SavingMarriagethemovie.com

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In this Film Forum that followed the screening of Before The Music Dies, the panel discusses the changing state of the music industry that has replaced a legacy of creativity with a mantra of profitability. Panelists Joel Rasmussen - Producer, Before The Music Dies Andrew Shapter - Director, Before The Music Dies Jason Pettigrew - Editor In Chief, [...]

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This Film Fourm followed the CIFF screening of All About Darfur. The panel discusses the question of whether genocide in the African nations of the Sudan and Rwanda can be stopped via American foreign policy. Panelists: Dave Bernatowicz Asst. Professor of History Cuyahoga Community College Josh Joseph Law Student Case Western Reserve University Dr. Jean Marie Kamatali Visiting Scholar Kent State University Moderator: Lisa Ann Pinkerton Ideastream

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This podcast is the audio from the comments at the CIFF’s Closing Party at The English Oak Room. The event was well attended with an enthusiastic crowd and as you will hear the 30th CIFF was a tremendous, record-breaking success. Speakers included George Gund, Dave Lowery, Roy Turnell, Patrick Shepherd, Bill Guentzler, and Marcie Goodman [...]

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This Q and A followed Sunday’s screening of American Blackout — a portrait of the American democratic process through the lens of filmmaker Ian Inaba. Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney (D-Georgia) visited Cleveland specifically for this screening and participated in this discussion following the film. American Blackout was the winner of the CIFF’s Greg Gund [...]

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On this podcast, we speak with Clevelander Laura Paglin about her film No Umbrella: Election Day In The City. This film tells the story of voting frustrations during the 2004 election through the prism of an inner city poll location in Cleveland. Cleveland City Councilwoman Fannie Lewis plays a central role in No Umbrella — [...]

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On this podcast, we chat with Filmmaker Elle Flanders about her film Zero Degrees Of Separation which examines the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the tale of two couples — one gay and the other lesbian. What makes the story so compelling is that each couple has one partner that is Israeli and one that is Palestinian.

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In this podcast, we talk with Filmmaker Rich Minnich about Homemade Hillbilly Jam. Aside from its interesting title, HHJ tells the fascinating story of three families who make “hillbilly” music under the moniker of “Big Smith”. homemadehillbillyjam.com

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CFS Executive Directors, past and present, Jonathan Forman, David Wittkowsky, and Marcie Goodman gathered earlier this week at Castaldi’s to chat about the 30 year history of the Cleveland International Film Festival. On this podcast, we had a chance to chat with them about where the Festival has been and where its going!

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In this podcast, we chat with filmmaker Daniel Peddle about his documentary The Aggressives. The film tells the story of a group of women from the boroughs of New York who choose to live life as young men.

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This Film Forum followed a showing of Clear Cut: The Story of Philomath, Oregon. The panel addresses the question of whether philanthropists have the right to dictate strategy, philosophy and details of projects that are conducted by grantees. Panelists: Peter Richardson, Director of Clear Cut Bob McDonough, Cuyahoga Community College Lee Chilcote, Chilcote Foundation Moderator: Rick Jackson WVIZ PBS 90.3 WCPN Ideastream

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On this podcast, we chat with Director, Actor and Screenwriter Lane Nishikawa about his film Only The Brave. The film tells the story of 1,400 Japanese Americans who, despite discrimination and mistreatment from their country, bravely fought for America during the Second World War.

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Note: The original version of this podcast included a mention of an incorrect URL. The actual URL for this film is as follows: thieves-and-liars.com On this podcast, we had an opportunity to speak with Ricardo Mendez Matta and Poli Marichal — the filmmakers behind Thieves and Liars. This drama examines the growing impact of the [...]

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On this podcast, we chat with filmmakers Patty Kim and Chris Sheridan about their film Abduction. This award winning production tells the story of a 13 year old Japanese girl abducted by North Korean spies and the efforts of her family to find out what happened to their beloved daughter. Safari Media

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Screenwriter Alan McElroy joins us on this podcast. Alan discusses his role as a judge in the Independent Shorts Program for this year’s CIFF and how he balances a successful scriptwriting career in Hollywood while living in Cleveland.

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On this podcast, we talk to Jennifer Vinson about the Cleveland Film Society’s Challenge Match fund raising program running during the 30th CIFF.

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An interview with Doug Atchison about his film, Akeelah And The Bee. The film focuses on an eleven year old from the inner city and her dream of becoming a national spelling bee champion.  Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett and Keke Palmer star. Akeelah was the opening night film of this year’s CIFF and opens in theaters nationally [...]

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Well, it is finally here! The 30th Cleveland International Film Festival kicks off this evening with the Opening Night Gala and Doug Atchison’s inspirational drama AKEELAH AND THE BEE. On this podcast, we have an opportunity to chat with William E. Koeth, Senior Vice President of Dollar Bank Cleveland, on what makes the CIFF exceptional [...]

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The Ritz Carlton Cleveland is the official hotel of the CIFF and a long time partner of the Cleveland Film Society. Lynn Coletto joins us on this podcast to tell us how the Ritz Carlton is rolling out the red carpet for Film Festival guests, about some great Film Festival packages and a martini [...]

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On this podcast, we had an opportunity to catch up with John Ewing who has been a central figure in Northeastern Ohio cinema for many years. John is Director of The Cleveland Cinematheque and Associate Director of Film at The Cleveland Museum of Art. In addition to its ongoing Panorama film series, the Museum of [...]

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On this podcast, we chat with Producer Kate O’Neil. Kate tells us about how premiering her film, Filmic Achievement, last year at the CIFF paved the way for critical success, how she is giving back to the Film Society and how you can get involved in this year’s fund raising effort via the Challenge [...]

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Last week, we had an opportunity to record at the Cleveland Film Society sponsor party. Over the next few programs, we’ll be featuring interviews from the event. First up is a chat with the Assistant Marketing Director of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, Stephanie Siegel. Stephanie fills us in on a six-film retrospective entitled [...]

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On this podcast, we talk with Cleveland Film Society Development Director Patrick Shepherd. Patrick’s work is crucial to the continued success of the CFS. Patrick talks about the excitement surrounding this year’s CIFF! For information or tickets to this year’s Cleveland International Film Festival please visit www.clevelandfilm.org

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In this podcast, we talk with Cleveland Film Society Artistic Director Bill Guentzler about the breadth of the upcoming Cleveland International Film Festival (March 16-26), how films are chosen and CFS efforts to reach out beyond Cleveland. Stay tuned for more CFS podcasts coming soon!

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At last week’s CFS Member Party, we had an opportunity to catch up with CFS Board Member Mark Smith. Mark talked about what to expect at the upcoming 30th Cleveland International Film Festival (March 16-26), its impact on the region and why the CIFF has been so successful.  Stay tuned for more CFS podcasts.

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In this first Cleveland Film Society Podcast, we chat with CFS Executive Director Marcie Goodman about the buzz surrounding the 30th Cleveland International Film Festival. The Festival runs March 16-26, 2006. Stay tuned for more CFS Podcasts coming soon!

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